>A dedicated bus lane means fewer lanes for cars >For streetcars and light rail to be effective alternatives to driving they have to be grade-separted, and tha

>A dedicated bus lane means fewer lanes for cars >For streetcars and light rail to be effective alternatives to driving they have to be grade-separted, and that means fewer lanes for cars. Yes, and setting dedicated right-of-way for public transit makes it faster, which should compensate for at least some of the reduced drivability in the overall navigability of the city. I think this counts as making transit better first (or at least at the same time).